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Saturday, August 19, 2006

Marshall scrimmage: A true underdog story

Members of the White team might have earned Green team honors with their showing at Saturday’s scrimmage. The practice, set up as a varsity (Green) vs. scout team (White), was controlled by the backups, who ran the ball and shut down the run. For perspective, coach Mark Snyder limited the play-calling and schemes of his first and second teams while turning loose the White team. Still, individuals such as defensive tackle Michael Janac and defensive back Phillip Gamble took considerable strides in making the travel squad.